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Thomas Harshman Obituary

Thomas Michael Harshman, age 19, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2007. He was also known as Michael Schroff. Michael was born October 14, 1987 in Anchorage, Alaska and moved to Florida for a short time before returning to Alaska. In May 1995, the family moved to Colorado Springs. Michael attended Falcon Elementary and Middle Schools and graduated from Falcon High School in May 2005. Michael played on the Falcon High football team for four years. Michael was a 12 year member of New Life Church. One summer he did missionary work in Mexico. He enjoyed reading, writing, playing video games and watching 'Lost'. He was very optimistic and enjoyed a playing good prank to make people laugh. Michael is survived by his parents Brad and Barbara Schroff of Colorado Springs; father Thomas Harshman of Sarasota, Florida; brother Christopher Biss of Colorado Springs; grandparents Bill and Sandra Everly of Tonasket, Washington and Bill and Jan Burris of Sarasota Florida; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 16, 2007.

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Jon Ellis

March 1, 2007

mike i miss you so much man. I always looked up to you and i still will. I keep thinking back about all the fun times we have had together. I love you man.

-Jon

Connie Fitzpatrick

February 25, 2007

Brad and Barb,
I am so sorry I could not be with you and help carry your pain. Know that you are loved by me and by many others that you might not even know about. Love Me

Melinda Hobbs

February 23, 2007

I love you guys and my prayers are with you. I just hope that Michael and my cat Pepper (who passed away on Monday, Feb. 19th) meet up in heaven and keep each other company. If there is anything my family can do please let us know. We love you guys!

Barbara Schroff

February 23, 2007

To my wonderful son, I miss you so much. Words cannot describe how I feel. A part of me has died too. I thank God that you are in Heaven with Jesus. You are indeed "free". Love Mom

Shannon Santagate

February 21, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole family. I am so sorry that you all have to go through this.

Dawn Petersma

February 20, 2007

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss!! God has special plans for your angel. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers

Robert & Tanya Snyder

February 20, 2007

Dear Barb and Brad,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts are sad and heavy. Please know that we are sending our loving energy, hugs and prayers to you at your time of grief. Please let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do to help.
Your friends,

Theresa Straub

February 19, 2007

Brad and Barbara,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You know he is with God and so happy there.

Virginia Breitner

February 18, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you. With Love Always & Forever
Jenny & "those babies" ;o)

James Noble

February 16, 2007

Very sorry to hear about your loss.
Our thoughts are with you.
Jim & Reini

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